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269-1414 Main Ave, 250 W. 2nd St. The 51 Circle Heights Lewis County Catholic Times Weston Weston, WV 26452 Weston, WV 26452 304-269-4799 Operator: D.C. Bean Providing Insurance and Financial Services www.wilsonsfcc.com [email protected] A Weekly Bulletin for Saint Patrick Catholic , Weston, West Virginia Established 1848 Building the Domestic forth in Genesis when He creates man ries out its mission (“to guard, reveal, in His image. and communicate love,” in John Paul’s Church in Our Homes He creates them male and female words) has a dimension to it that is very and institutes the covenant of marriage, real, retained from its beginnings — “Only by praying together with their which, in the unity of the two persons, this dimension of being a sanctuary that children can a father and mother — can find adequate expression of love mirrors the intimate life of God Him- exercising their royal priesthood — only in the flesh of another person, the self. God ratified all this by becoming penetrate the innermost depths of their child whom they beget. Incarnate in the bosom of a family, in a children’s hearts and leave an impres- This community is human; it has home. sion that the future events in their lives bodily needs and those of the soul. This Excerpt From: David Clayton and will not be able to efface.” embodiment means, among other Leila M. Lawler, The Little Oratory: A John Paul II, Famil- Beginner's Guide to iaris Consortio Praying in the Home

When we read The above passage the first two chap- comes from the be- ters of Genesis in ginning of one of the the Bible, we learn most excellent books how fundamental to I have read on how God’s plan for cre- to build the Domes- ation the family is. tic Church, and this In fact, the family is Sunday’s Feast of the plan. In light of the Holy Family is the , the perfect time for there is no other all of us to take stock plan! God sent His of just what we are Son to redeem fall- doing to foster and en man, and the encourage holiness redemption gets us and religious devo- back to these begin- tion in our homes. nings again. Pope As Joshua exclaimed John Paul II ex- defiantly, “As for me plains that in the and my house, we Gospel of Matthew, will serve the Lord!” Jesus insists that Indeed, our homes any modifications ought always to be of the plan for the put at the service of family be swept the Lord. When we away — that we look at the Gospel return to “the be- today, Luke very ginning” with His briefly speaks of teaching. Jesus’ upbringing, The beginning saying that he “grew, is this: the first cov- became strong, and enant that God was filled with wis made with Adam and Eve, telling them dom…” Surely it was not without the to be fruitful and multiply. He gave things, that the family must have a place where it dwells, and that place is them to each other in marriage, saying, Continued on page 2 its home. “For this reason a man shall leave his St. Patrick Catholic School A family has a home; the home is father and mother and be joined to his the place where the family lives. In the wife” (Matt. 19:5). He gave all of hu- What’s Inside… Pre-School – 8th Grade beginning, this home and the earthly 224 Center Ave. manity this “unity of the two” (as John Interested in Advertising in The Lewis Paul II calls it), the “two become one paradise were one and the same! Home Weston, WV 26452 was truly a garden sanctuary. Formed Pick of the Week Pg. 3 flesh,” a unity that mysteriously unfolds County Catholic Times? www.stpatswv.org Later, after the fall, the home need- Liturgical Calendar Pg. 5 into the gift of new life, a child. Ministry Schedule Pg. 3 304-269-5547 A loving home of our own is a fun- ed to be a shelter. But while necessarily being a physical structure of some kind, Prayer List Pg. 2 Call 304-269-3048 email: [email protected] damental need embedded in our human the home remained so much more. The Scripture Readings Pg. 3 Maureen Gildein, Principal nature. It’s rooted in the original plan sheltering place where the family car- Regina Frazier, Secretary that God has for man, which he lays

St. Patrick Continued from page 1 prompting of Mary and Joseph that the Christ-child was raised in such a manner. For Joseph, This Week’s Liturgical Calendar a righteous man, and Mary, immaculately conceived, certainly were the primary formators of Mass Time Change Jesus, the same as all parents are for their children. If, then, our children are to learn the ways Saturday— December 30 210 Center Avenue of holiness and devotion from us, then it is by sanctifying our homes that this might become a Mass on Monday, January 1 will be at 6pm. There Weston, West Virginia 26452 reality. Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord I strongly recommend the book “The Little Oratory” (which is available as a FREE e- will not be an 8:15 Mass that morning! 5:00p Confessions www.spchurchweston.net book on formed.org for our parish) as a guide to helping bridge the gap between what happens 6:00p Anticipated Sunday Mass for †James Blake by 304-269-3048 at Mass and what happens in the home. family May this Feast of the Holy Family inspire holiness in our own families, that our house- Attention Catholic Teens 304-269-1244 (fax) holds might become houses of prayer, and our hearts may be filled with the wisdom of the Sunday — December 31 that filled the heart of the Christ-child through the teaching of Mary and Joseph. THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH : The Lewis County Catholic Teen Group from St. Patrick 8:45a Confessions Rev. James R. DeViese, Jr., J.C.L. Parish Office Closed and St. Boniface Catholic Churches will be serving a ham 9:30a Mass for People of the Parish [email protected] The parish office Sunday, December 31 and Monday January 1. Have a dinner at the Clarksburg Mission Friday, January 12 at 5 11:45a Confessions blessed and safe New Year! p.m. If you would like to help, please see/call/FB Lesley 12:30p Mass (Latin) Richard Ryan by Robert D'Aurora

Secretary: White. There are lots of ways to help our teens help others. Sunday in the Octave of Christmas Sandra Mick, Parish Secretary Monday — January 1 chalice, as a symbol of the priesthood and the [email protected] We’ve begun the continuity of the action of the Mass in our SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Vocation Chalice daily lives, to their home and display it in a MASS INTENTIONS: Please contact the parish 6:00p Mass for Intentions of the Celebrant Weekend Masses: Program at St. prominent place for all to see throughout the office or use one of the envelopes in the vestibule Tuesday — January 2 Saturday, 6:00 p.m., Patrick’s! week. Each day of the week, the family will to schedule your Mass Intentions. Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen gather together to pray for vocations using the 6:00p Mass for †Msgr. Franck Quoex Sunday, 9:30 a.m., booklets as their guide. During this time, This program has existed for Wednesday — January 3 12:30 p.m. (Latin) parents can explain and prompt young a number of years around the Blood Drive children and teenagers to consider how God The Most Holy Name of Jesus country, but has come back is calling them into a deeper relationship with 5:05p Confessions to St. Patrick’s. Years ago, Reconciliation: Him. An American Red Cross blood drive 6:00p Mass for †Tom Coughlin Sr. Eileen had begun the Wednesday and Saturday, 5:00pm, The Knights of Columbus and Fr. sponsored by the Lewis County Christian program of praying with a traveling chalice. Thursday — January 4 Sunday, 8:45 & 11:45 a.m. DeViese are deeply committed to increasing Now our Council of the Knights of Columbus Alliance will take place on Tuesday, Jan- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious awareness of how critical is it that more has teamed together with our parish to bring uary 2. The drive will be held at the First young people begin to turn their hearts away 8:15a Mass for †Rev. Donal O'Donovan Weekday Masses: the program back, in order to encourage Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from from the distractions of the world and to Friday — January 5 M, T, Th, F, 8:15 a.m. Wed., 6:00 p.m. families to pray together for an increase of follow God in a more radical way. By God’s 12:30 to 5pm. Saint John Neumann, Bishop vocations to the priesthood and religious life. grace, we pray that He will raise up from The program will help to cultivate an 8:15a Mass for Mary A. Hines by Junior and Veronica Eucharistic Adoration: among the youth of our parish a new Liturgical Calendar for the Traditional Latin Mass During increased awareness of God’s plan for our Brumley generation of priests and consecrated the Week Wednesday, 5:00 to 5:45p.m. lives and to help cultivate a positive Saturday— January 6 religious that will seek to spread the Gospel Friday, 9:00 to 9:30a.m. environment to foster future vocations within of Jesus Christ in our Diocese and throughout 1/1 The Octave of the Nativity of The Lord Saint André Bessette, Religious our parish and Diocese. the world! 1/2 Holy Name of Jesus 5:00p Confessions (See Weekly Schedule for any Each week parishioners that have signed Families may inquire about signing up 1/3 Feria in Christmastide 6:00p Anticipated Sunday Mass for †Msgr. Joseph changes to times or location!) up to participate will receive the chalice at the 1/4 Feria in Christmastide for a week with Jim Gildein: Patrick McKernan end of Mass, along with prayer booklets and a 1/5 Feria in Christmastide [email protected] Religious Education prayer journal. The family will take the 1/6 The Epiphany of the Lord Sunday — January 7 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CCD and Sacramental Prep 8:45a Confessions Sunday, 8:30—9:15, school Commentary for the Read- words of the Gospel may also Parish Prayer List ings in the Extraordinary be applied to us: "the Child 9:30a Mass for †Davita Alfred Kisner by Mary McCloud Introduction to Catholicism/RCIA Form: Sunday in the Octave grew and became strong. . .full 11:45a Confessions Sunday, 8:30—9:15, parish office Of your charity, please offer prayers for… of the Nativity of wisdom." 12:30p Mass (Latin) for People of the Parish

Yes, we are the "sons" and The Holy Family Parish Office Hours:  Those who are sick: Emma Pascasio (UHC), Shane Rowan (Sandy "Behold, this Child is des- heirs" of God, Whom we can  Sunday, 10:30 - 12:30 Mick’s brother) (Ruby), Sam McLaughin (Matt’s brother), Barbara Ables, tined for the fall and for the rise call "Father," because of "His of many in Israel" (Gospel).  Monday, 9 - 4 Son, born of a woman," Mary Amanda Smith Burcham, James Carni, Steve Colburn, Rose Determan, (). Hence, Jesus, our  Tuesday, 9 - 4 Larry Dodson, Anita Droppleman, Robert Fealy, Seth Fishbaugh (Laura Brother, actually "leapt down  Wednesday, 9 - 1 from heaven. . .with beauty. .  Thursday, 1 - 8 Determan’s cousin), Nathan Fisher, Carl Ford (Lynne Shaver’s step-dad), .with strength" (Introit), to Weekly Devotions  Friday, 9 - 1 Mary Groover, Bobby Gill, Mandy Heater, Ed Hubbs, Jim Kerrigan, Jeff "direct our actions" in His Wednesday "Name"(Prayer). Prayer Chain: Linger, Matt McCauley, Donna Moore, Mary Ann Murray, Burke Riley, In the Gradual we offer our 5:00p Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Micki Snyder, 304 269-3688 Mike Riley, Tim Rinehart, Cathy Snuffer, Kinley Weaver, Jane White "good word" of gratitude for the 5:20p Rosary and Miraculous Medal Novena or 304 476-8819 This prophecy that Jesus is final victory. Then we will real- 5:45p Benediction  Those who have died: May the souls of all the faithful departed, also "a sign that shall be contra- Bulletin Deadline ize that Antichrists "who sought Friday (When students are present.) through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. dicted," indicates what we, too, the Child's life are 9:00a Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Announcements for the Lewis County may expect as "sons of God"; dead" (Communion Verse). Catholic Times must be submitted by  Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life yet it strengthens our hope, if Excerpted from My Sunday 9:30a Benediction 4pm on Tuesday. Email submissions to:  All Military Personnel: Alan Hamilton, Aaron Hamilton we but place ourselves daily Missal, Confraternity of the [email protected]. under Mary's care; then the last Precious Blood 2 5

Christmas Flower Donors Scripture Ministry Schedule for Weekend Thank you to everyone have gave to the flower fund! Readings Masses,

Rusty & Melissa Allison, Dr. John Jakubec, Tom Ruppert, Week of Jan 1, 2018 Dec. 30 & 31

Charles Garton and members of the Paul & Catherine Jakubec, Cathy Marjorie Ruppert Saturday, January 6, 2018 Garton family Jakubec Markham Garry Lynne Shearer Monday Servers: Joseph & Hunter Blake, Ian Droppleman Violet Angotti, Mike & Coretta Jefferson Shearer & Shock families Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk Reader: Debbie Rittenhouse deceased family members Eric & Judy Jerden Carl & Judy Sherrell, 2:16-21 EMHC: Barb King, Mike & Anna Lee Determan Sam & Marissa Aman J. J. and Missy Jordan, Loved ones of the Sherrell & Carlin Tuesday 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 Cantor: Diane Collins Christina Barnette, John “Butch” Jordan families Wednesday Sunday, January 7, 2018 Gary. L. Messenger, Clara Ann Mo- David & Rebecca King, Bob & Kathy Sims, 1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Jn 1:29-34 Servers: Payton Aman, Lily Davis, Macy Franklin ran Roberta Karp, Joe and Roberta King, Clarence Webe, Betty Tomaschko Thursday Reader: Steve Corley D. C. & Marilyn Bean Gerry King, Betheny King, Mark Andy and Ashley Smith 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42 EMHC: J.J. Jordan, Rose Neal, Jim Mehr Larry & Luanne Bowers, Lamb, Merle Swisher, Cathy Fletcher Bob Swiger, Friday Cantor: Erin Fultineer Forest Z. Beer, Sandra Tolin, Inez Pat Karp Rose Ann Swiger 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51 Bowers Jeff & Lois Linger Annabelle Thompson Saturday January Rosary Leaders: Junior & Veronic Brumley, Matt & Catherine Linger Mary Taylor 1 Jn 5:5-13/Mk 1:7-11 or Wednesday: Steve Moran James and Mary Hines, Mary Hines Mary K. Lough Anthony & Wilma Portas Lk 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31- Saturday: Tom Ruppert Stout, FA & Edna Brumley, Lee Bernard & Gladys Aman Helen Tomaro 34, 36, 38 Sunday: Jeremy Garton Rowgh family, John Hines family, Janice McCarty, Joe & Mary Wagoner Sunday January Linens: Barb King Brumley family Bob & Teresa Moran Wagoner & Minnich families Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/ Jan. & Feb. Funeral Greeters: Gennette Casto Jimmy & Kay Butcher, Francis McCauley Mt 2:1-12 and Barb King Jerry & Helen Lamb Donald & Rebecca Markley Butch Cain Dan & Sandra Mick The March For Kak Carpenter Rowan & Mick families Life Weekly Attendance & Collection

Carol Castillo, Tim & Beth Moneypenny THE 45th ANNUAL Jacob & Margaret Rumbach, Mary Rose Ann Swiger, Stanley & Delcia Saturday: 149 Rumbach Moneypenny MARCH FOR LIFE in Washington, D.C. com- Sunday: 107 Steve & Genette Casto Faye Mullooly, memorates the 1973 Su- Latin Mass: 20 Chad & Amy Clem John Kaden Mulloly, Denella preme Court legalization Steve & Valerie Corley Loughry of abortion, which has Christmas Liturgies resulted in the deaths of The Ellison & Phillips families Mary Ann Murray Thank You Vigil Mass: 285 Barbara Daugherty Swiger & Murray families over 60 million innocent, unborn children. Please Midnight Mass: 93 Roland Daugherty & family Wayne & Rose Neal, Christmas Masses are a lot of join the March to help us 9:30 Mass 73 Paul & Helen Derico, Dan & Edith Messenger, Tom & Bet- work. But not just for the priest rededicate ourselves to Latin Mass: 30 Messenger & Derico family members ty Fenney, Fr. Murphy, Fr. O’Dono- stopping this culture of Tim & Kim Derico van, Fr. Wohinc, Fr. O”loughlin, Fr. and parish employees. Many death. A bus, sponsored General: $6494.50 Larry & Carol Dodson Ralph hours have gone into planning the by the Monongalia Chap- Loan: $150 ter of West Virginians for Ed & Anita Droppleman, John & Ruth Paletti music, organizing choir practices Life, will leave on Friday, School: $51 Ruppert & Droppleman families Eric & Barbara Paugh and executing the decorating of January 19, 2018, from Latin Mass: $547 Mike & Kay Droppleman, Joe & Susan Pickens, the church. This year, with Christ- the Sears parking lot at Christmas: $3471 Droppleman family Bill & Rosemary Ballard the Morgantown Mall Christmas Latin: $304 Gene Edwards, Frank Quattro mas being on Monday, there was at 4:30 a.m. to return Catholic Charities $2011.25 there on the same day Sarah & Gene Edwards, Judy Ed- Sue & James Rafferty less time to pull this off! We around 11:00 p.m. The wards Michael Rafferty would like to offer a very sincere bus will arrive in Wash- Upcoming Second Collections Jimmy & Ronne Dee Fealy, Sarah Riffle and heartfelt thank you to every- ington in time for the  January 28 & 29: Church in Latin America Matt & Jackie Fealy Ben & Jen Riley one who made this possible, espe- Congressional Delegation Tom and Kathryn Fealy, Martin & Peggy Riley, meeting at 10:00 a.m. in John & Loretta Fealy Martin & Agnes Riley cially, Kathy Boyle, Jim Weber, 2168 Rayburn House UPCOMING EVENTS Marilyn Bean, John Collins, Parish Membership & Benefits: Office Building. The cost Eric Folio William & Brenda Riley, To be considered an “active” member of the parish (and thus is $15/person or $30/ December Judy Foster Martin & Agnes Riley members of both the choral and eligible for Sacraments, sponsor eligibility, and the family of 3 or more. Call Joe & Regina Frazier, Mary Ellen Rittenhouse, bell choirs and everyone who as- “Catholic tuition” rate at St. Patrick’s School), the parish 304-282-5756 for reser- 31 Sun: No CCD, RCIA or DTS takes into account family & individual involvement in par- vations, which are re- Tom, Marie, & Alice Murray Bob Rittenhouse, James & Bernice sisted in any way! We are very Rock & Dorothy Garton, Garton, Bob & Dolly Rittenhouse, ish life and ministries, and Mass attendance. Mass attend- quired. January blessed to have such dedicated ance is only able to be tracked accurately via collection Thom & Pat Garton Eileen Garton 2018 CALENDARS 2 Tue: 7pm, Knights of Columbus meeting, cafeteria Edward & Shirley Hubbs Marcia Rogers, and talented people in our parish! envelopes. If you are not receiving envelopes currently, 15 Mon: 6pm, Catholic Daughters meeting, parish please contact the parish office. Parishioners over 18 are The 2018 parish William & Elizabeth Wunschel, Bob Sayre, Riley, and Rogers families calendars are in the meeting room Thank you! encouraged to register as their own household to help us & Constance Hubbs vestibule. Please pick one 19 Fri: March for Life, Washington D.C. keep records accurate and up-to-date. up today. 4 3